City and Hackney Recovery College

The Recovery College in City & Hackney has been designed to develop courses to empower people to become experts in their own self-care and wellbeing. The courses are designed to give students the tools they need to manage their conditions and for families, friends, carers, staff and members of the public to better understand mental health conditions and support people in their recovery journey.

How do I make an appointment

You will need to complete a registration form for the college and an enrollment form. To request these please see the below options:

·Coming into the City & Hackney Recovery College to enrol face to face.

· Our open day will be on 6th June 2018 from 10 am to 3 pm at Primrose Square, E9 7TS.

Course venues

We hold our courses in a variety of community and health related venues in the London Borough of Hackney so that we can provide access to all, encourage broad community engagement and decrease negative attitudes and prejudice about mental health. During Spring term the majority of our courses are being held at Primrose square, recovery College HQ.

We provide transport information about each venue in our prospectus so that you know how to get there by bus, tube or train however we cannot reimburse travel costs.

What this service does

Our principles and who we are:

Our main aim is to deliver education; giving people space to learn , develop and grow to have a better understanding of mental health.

Co-production is where tutors who are Experts by Profession work together with tutors who are Experts by

Experience to develop a course for City & Hackney Recovery College by setting learning objectives and developing a session plan.

Having expert knowledge of the topic is most important, regardless of whether you are an Expert by Profession or Experience.

Each co-producer has equally valued input into the decision making process, the course content and the production of the final session plan.

Co-production means that all comments and opinions made by the Expert by Experience and the Expert by Profession are fully explored and respected. Differences of opinion are discussed and time is allowed for compromises to be negotiated.

The final session plan reflects all the contributions made by each tutor during the co-production process.

Co-delivery means that each course is delivered by a trained tutor who is an Expert by Experience and a trained tutor who is an Expert by Profession. This means that one person is not supporting or secondary to the other and there is equality of roles.

Co-learning means that students who have experienced mental health difficulties learn with students who have not so that students can learn from one another’s experience.

Individual Learning Plans:

An Individual Learning Plan helps a student to identify their specific learning goals for the term and reflect on their progress. Goals can include ambitions that a student has for their personal learning and recovery journey. The Individual Learning Plan (ILP) does not have to be detailed. It provides an opportunity discuss learning needs; decide which courses to enroll on and the kind of support that could be offered by our tutors.

The Buddy system:

The purpose is to make the college more accessible to everyone who wishes to use it. It is aimed at those who require support with getting to a course, managing anxiety around attending a course and if they wish attending the course with them. This can be requested when you enroll.
A classmate is required to offer support, as the student requests, in terms of attending the college:

Meet a student in the community and accompany them to college.

Meet with a student at the course venue and remain for the class

Allow student time to share their anxieties and to provide encouragement to continue attending the course.

Getting involved at City & Hackney Recovery College

Here at City & Hackney we have a variety of opportunities where we welcome the help and support of others. If you are interested in joining us in one of the roles below then please get in touch.

Peer support Tutor

Buddy Support for students

Tutor by Profession

Volunteer help

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the course I want to enroll on is full?
We have a waiting list-as soon as a space becomes available we will let you know.

What should I do if I cannot attend a course?
Please call Rachael or Courtney and let them know, they can then inform the tutors.

How much does it cost?
Courses are free of charge to:

All residents of the London Borough of City & Hackney

People whose workplace is in the London Borough of City & Hackney

People who are careers, family members, friends or loved ones of a person resident in Hackney who has experienced mental health problems, even if they are not resident in the London Borough of City & Hackney themselves

Who should I contact if I have an idea for a course?
Use the contact information above-we always want more people to join the college with ideas.